Dum Aloo: Dhaba style Dum Aloo is perfect for lunch or dinner, it can be prepared instantly with this easy recipe..
- byShikha Srivastava
- 11 Sep, 2025
Are you also a fan of Dhaba-style Dum Aloo? That thick, spicy gravy and the flavour of potatoes in every bite... just reading this made your mouth water, right? Often it seems that it is difficult to bring the same taste at home, but believe me, with this easy and quick recipe, you can also spread the same magic at home.

The best thing about this recipe is that it does not take much time to make, and the ingredients are also easily found in the kitchen. Let's know without delay.
Ingredients to make Dhaba Style Dum Aloo
Small potatoes: 500 grams
Onions: 2 (finely chopped)
Tomatoes: 3 (puree)
Ginger-garlic paste: 1 teaspoon
Curd: 1/2 cup
Green chilies: 2
Coriander powder: 1 teaspoon
Turmeric powder: 1/2 teaspoon
Red chili powder: 1 teaspoon
Garam masala: 1/2 teaspoon
Kasuri methi: 1 teaspoon
Oil: for frying and cooking
Salt: to taste
Green coriander: for garnish
Method to make Dhaba Style Dum Aloo
First of all, wash and boil the small potatoes. Keep in mind, do not boil them completely, just cook them till 80%. After boiling, peel them and pierce them with the help of a fork. This will allow the masala to go inside.
After this, heat oil in a pan and fry the potatoes till they turn golden. Frying makes the potatoes crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Take out the fried potatoes and keep them aside.
Now reduce the remaining oil in the same pan. Add cumin seeds and crackle, then add onions and fry till golden. Now add ginger-garlic paste and green chillies and fry for some time.
When the onions are fried, add turmeric, red chilli and coriander powder and mix. Immediately add tomato puree and cook well till the oil separates.
Now reduce the flame and add whipped curd, and keep stirring continuously so that the curd does not split. When the gravy starts releasing oil, add fried potatoes and salt to it and mix.

Now add half a cup of water, cover the pan, and keep it on a low flame for 5-7 minutes. By applying dum, all the spices go inside the potatoes.
Remove the lid and add garam masala and kasuri methi. Add green coriander, mix, and turn off the gas.
Now your hot dhaba-style dum aloo is ready. Serve it with roti, paratha or naan.
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